Phyllis Jean Rafferty

Phyllis Jean Rafferty, 82, of Belle Center, passed away Monday morning, November 11, 2024, at Ayden Health Care at Belle Springs.

Phyllis was born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 26, 1942, to the late Albert and Mary (Bothen) Heiligenberg. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael D. Rafferty, son Scott M. Rafferty, and a brother Joseph Heiligenberg.

Phyllis is survived by her cousin, Dorothy (Richard) Poeppelmeier of Huntsville; and niece Stacy Pelger of Zanesfield.

Phyllis met her husband Michael in New York City and lived there for many years. Following his death, she returned to Ohio in 2000. Phyllis was devoted to her her dogs, Lola and Brutus. She enjoyed volunteering, including at area nursing homes. Phyllis was a member of the Indian Lake Moose and St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. 

Fr. Shawn Landenwitch will celebrate a memorial mass on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11am at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 483 Madison Ave. Russells Point. Private urn burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, beside her husband Michael.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 483 Madison Ave. Russells Point, OH 43348.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Rafferty family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com

EJT